Tickets For 2016 U.S. Open At Oakmont C.C. On Sale June 15

FAR HILLS, N.J. (June 14, 2015) – Tickets for the 2016 U.S. Open Championship, conducted by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and scheduled for June 16-19 at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club, are available for purchase Monday, June 15.

A variety of daily and weekly ticket options for the 116th U.S. Open, with prices starting at $50 and $450 respectively, will be available for purchase at usga.org/tickets or usopen.com:

  • 1895 Club: This climate-controlled pavilion will be located near the Main Admission Gate and the Main Merchandise Pavilion. The 1895 Club is an all-inclusive ticket option featuring breakfast, buffet lunch with hot entrees, afternoon snacks and full bar service throughout the day in a custom-designed hospitality environment.
  • Trophy Club: Also located near the Main Admission Gate, the Trophy Club is a climate-controlled pavilion offering ample seating, live network coverage of the championship in a sports bar-like setting, and a variety of food and beverage options available for purchase at an additional charge.
  • Gallery: Gallery tickets provide access to the grounds of Oakmont Country Club and to all concession facilities and grandstands throughout the course.
  • Weekly packages: Each ticket type can be purchased as a week-long ticket package. All weekly packages include a playoff ticket for Monday, June 20 (if needed). Ticket buyers who purchase an 1895 Club weekly package will receive a playoff Trophy Club ticket, as the 1895 Club will not be open if a playoff is necessary.

Next year’s U.S. Open Championship, the record ninth at Oakmont Country Club, promises to generate strong spectator interest. In 2007, the most recent U.S. Open at Oakmont, Angel Cabrera held off Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods by one stroke to win his first major championship. With only 30,000 tickets available per day, the USGA encourages early response for this highly anticipated championship.

Ticket orders will only be accepted on USGA websites at usopen.com or usga.org/tickets or if received via a mailed application. Questions can be directed via email to ticketquestions@usga.org or by calling 1-800-698-0661.

Junior tickets are always available and can only be purchased on-site at all admission gates and at any Will Call facility. Juniors age 12 and under receive complimentary tickets when accompanied by a paid adult ticket holder. Tickets for juniors ages 13 to 17 will be available for purchase at a reduced rate for any day when accompanied by a paid adult ticket holder or credential holder. There is a maximum of two junior tickets per one adult ticket holder. Junior tickets permit Trophy Club access only when accompanied by an adult Trophy Club ticket holder. Junior tickets for the 1895 Club will be sold at a reduced price.

Tickets will also be available on-site for military personnel. During practice-round days (Monday, June 13 through Wednesday, June 15), active military personnel receive complimentary Gallery tickets and retired personnel can purchase Gallery tickets at a reduced price of $25 per ticket.

Media Contact: Pete Kowalski (pkowalski@usga.org